Infused pre-rolls are taking over California’s marijuana market, now accounting for a commanding majority of all pre-roll sales and driving significant shifts in consumer behavior. Between December 1, 2024, and February 28, 2025, California’s legal marijuana market generated $1.1 billion in total sales, down slightly—just 0.5%—from the previous period. Of that, pre-rolls brought in $178.1 …
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Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Patient Count Falls to Lowest Level Since 2020
Oklahoma’s medical marijuana patient count has fallen to its lowest level in five years, even as product sales remain strong. As of June 9, the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority reports 329,170 active patients. That’s the lowest figure recorded since July 2020, when there were just over 313,000 patients. The number also reflects a drop of …
North Carolina: Movement to Legalize Cannabis Gains Considerably More Momentum than Previous Years
North Carolina’s push to legalize recreational marijuana has gained significant momentum this year, with more support from both the state legislature and the governor’s office than ever before. A bill that would legalize adult-use cannabis has now garnered over 20 sponsors—more than any similar proposal has received in previous years, and the governor has expressed …
New York Assembly Bill Filed to Support Small Marijuana Farmers, Senate Companion Already Filed
A bill filed today in the New York State Assembly by Assemblymember Donna Lupardo (D) would provide regulatory relief for small-scale marijuana farmers. The proposal is identical to Senate Bill 8375, which was filed last week. The legislation, Assembly Bill 8811, has been referred to the Assembly Economic Development Committee and serves as the companion …
Study: 37% of Californians Use Marijuana, Majority Report Mental and Physical Health Benefits
According to a new study being published in the upcoming issue of the journal Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research, and published online ahead of print by the National Library of Medicine, more than one-third of California adults use marijuana, with most reporting positive effects on their mental, emotional, and physical health. The research, conducted by scientists …
Addie Jenne Becomes First Former New York State Assemblymember to Open a Marijuana Store
Addie Jenne, who spent a decade in the New York State Assembly, has become the first former state representative or assemblymember to open a legal cannabis store. Located in the small village of Theresa in Jefferson County, Jenne’s new business, High Falls Garden, recently opened its doors at 121B Commercial Street. The dispensary is licensed …
Jessica García Confirmed as Chair of New York’s Cannabis Control Board
Jessica García has been confirmed by the New York State Senate to serve as Chair of the Cannabis Control Board. García has served as a board member on the Cannabis Control Board since 2021. Her confirmation as chair marks a new leadership chapter for the board, which oversees the implementation and regulation of New York’s …
Mississippi Choctaw Tribe to Vote Tomorrow, June 10, on Legalizing Recreational Marijuana
The Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians will vote tomorrow, June 10, on a proposal that would legalize recreational marijuana on tribal land for everyone 21 and older. Referendum No. 2025-01 would allow the possession, cultivation, and distribution of marijuana within the tribe’s jurisdiction—similar to a recent move by the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, whose …
Study: Marijuana Users Are Much More Likely to Exercise Than Drink or Eat Fast Food
A new survey challenges outdated stereotypes about marijuana users, showing they are far more likely to regularly work out than to drink alcohol or eat fast food. The poll, conducted by cannabis telehealth platform NuggMD, asked marijuana consumers about the frequency with which they engage in common lifestyle activities, including drinking, exercising, and eating fast …
Florida’s Medical Marijuana Patient Count Reaches 917,464
Florida’s medical marijuana program continues to expand, with the number of registered patients reaching 917,464 as of June 9, according to data released by the Florida Department of Health. That’s an increase of 33,897 patients compared to the same time last year. The state remains the largest in the nation with a medical-only marijuana market. …
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